In a sharp critique at the Indian Communist Party office, state secretary Mutharasan condemned the BJP, stating they couldn't secure a deposit in any constituency in local body elections. He highlighted legal challenges against electoral bonds favoring BJP and called for transparency in political funding.
Chennai: The Communist Party of India's Tamil Nadu state secretary Mutharasan launched a severe criticism against the BJP, stating that the party could not secure an electoral deposit in any constituency, demonstrating its lack of support among the electorate. Speaking to journalists at the CPI office, Mutharasan criticized the electoral bond scheme, introduced in 2018, which allows corporations to donate anonymously to political parties. He pointed out that this scheme, which was struck down by the Supreme Court as illegal, significantly benefitted the BJP, accounting for 60% of the gains.
Mutharasan also emphasized the need for the State Bank of India to release the details of those who purchased electoral bonds by March 6, as ordered, and to publish these details on the Election Commission's website. Despite this, the central government, after seeking an extension till June 30 for SBI to comply, has not disclosed any information, thus hiding significant corruption under the guise of electoral funding.
Highlighting the plight of Tamil Nadu fishermen imprisoned in Sri Lanka, Mutharasan recalled the Prime Minister's promise in 2014 to safeguard fishermen's interests, which remains unfulfilled as harassment and detentions continue. With corporate loan defaults being written off and no action taken to recover significant amounts, he accused the Prime Minister of favoring corporate allies over the general public.
Furthermore, Mutharasan criticized the central government's lack of support for Tamil Nadu, including the failure to provide funds for Chennai's metro rail project initiated during the AIADMK rule. He argued that the Prime Minister had no moral right to seek votes in Tamil Nadu without addressing the state's concerns, highlighting a widespread sense of neglect and injustice among the Tamil Nadu populace.
Mutharasan also emphasized the need for the State Bank of India to release the details of those who purchased electoral bonds by March 6, as ordered, and to publish these details on the Election Commission's website. Despite this, the central government, after seeking an extension till June 30 for SBI to comply, has not disclosed any information, thus hiding significant corruption under the guise of electoral funding.
Highlighting the plight of Tamil Nadu fishermen imprisoned in Sri Lanka, Mutharasan recalled the Prime Minister's promise in 2014 to safeguard fishermen's interests, which remains unfulfilled as harassment and detentions continue. With corporate loan defaults being written off and no action taken to recover significant amounts, he accused the Prime Minister of favoring corporate allies over the general public.
Furthermore, Mutharasan criticized the central government's lack of support for Tamil Nadu, including the failure to provide funds for Chennai's metro rail project initiated during the AIADMK rule. He argued that the Prime Minister had no moral right to seek votes in Tamil Nadu without addressing the state's concerns, highlighting a widespread sense of neglect and injustice among the Tamil Nadu populace.